Samsung Galaxy A56 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
42.5Performance58
48.5Display60.7
42.6Camera47.3
58.2Battery48.4
89.3Features94.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A5613 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 wins this phone face-off, 58.2 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and display (+12). Samsung Galaxy A56 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 25% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $800
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24
- Stronger performance score: 58 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 49
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+8% | 6.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 416 ppi+8% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.5 % | 90.5 %+3% |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 466,860Top 60% | 628,799+35%Top 35% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 292,734Top 60% | 583,932+99%Top 35% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 171,100Top 69% | 271,803+59%Top 57% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 297,168Top 66% | 412,530+39%Top 50% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1580 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,227,862Top 36% | 1,897,064+55%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,350Top 56% | 2,200+63%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,900Top 51% | 6,750+73%Top 20% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1/4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 167 g+16% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+3% | 7.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 7 years+17% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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